The Fading Connection To Reality

I have not published a blog post in awhile, so I wanted to share something with you all today.

Recently, I have been thinking a lot about connection. What I have seen is that many are losing touch with reality. Every day new social networks are being developed, and more people are “selling” their lives away to them all in efforts to become “famous”.

I heard a message this past weekend in church that discussed a few of these things, and I could not have agreed more. When used incorrectly, social networking is used to bring self-gratification and to serve as an ego boost to those who are willing to sell themselves to it.

However, there are many good uses for social networking, and I am in no way suggesting to stop using it. I am wanting to cause one to become aware of his or her own methods behind using it.

I am noticing that individuals, especially younger teens, are placing their identities in how many followers, likes, mentions, and revines they receive on a daily basis instead of finding their true identities in Christ.

Real connection does not happen behind a screen. Emoticons and emojis can only emulate a small fraction of what connection is like.

So do I believe many are allowing their connection to reality to fade? YES!

Recently, I published an ebook called “Amplify!” on connecting with others. I wish I would have included a chapter on social networking, but I guess that might have to be another project.

The point of this message today is to realize that there is a real life to live. It does not exist behind a screen. There are people who need to see God’s love in action, and the only way that can become possible is through real connection. Everyone has a story and everyone breathing has a purpose.

Challenge: Be intentional. Place more emphasis on people and real connection rather than the insignificant things that are happening online. There’s a real life to live, and God has a purpose for each one of you that will provide true fulfillment.

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I just wanted to let you know that there have been quite a few downloads for my new ebook. I am thankful for the support of those who have downloaded it so far.

If you haven’t gotten a chance to check it out yet, I would appreciate it if you downloaded it. The ebook is totally FREE! I wanted to give it away because I want to give back to those who have supported.

I just wanted to let you know that there have been quite a few downloads for my new ebook. I am thankful for the support of those who have downloaded it so far.

If you haven’t gotten a chance to check it out yet, I would appreciate it if you downloaded it. The ebook is totally FREE! I wanted to give it away because I want to give back to those who have supported.

There is no doubt connecting with others requires energy…and lots of it! In order to have energy to connect, there are some strategies that must be learned.

5 Ways to Use Energy for Connecting

Initiative

As a leader and a “connector”, we must be willing to take the first step.

Clarity

It is important to have a plan when you are connecting with someone. It would not be beneficial to you or the other individual if you were not concerned or did not have clarity of mind when trying to connect. It is essential to:

Know Yourself

Know Your Audience

Know Your Stuff

Patience

Connecting requires patience. Sometimes, we want to “cut-to-the-chase”. Instead, we should be willing to listen and understand the other person. This is hard to do…especially if there are other things going on!

Selflessness

This concept ties into patience. We need to be concerned about the other person (not our desires) if we are going to connect. Ever been with someone who only talks about himself? You certainly do not want to be this individual if you are trying to connect!

There is no doubt connecting with others requires energy…and lots of it! In order to have energy to connect, there are some strategies that must be learned.

5 Ways to Use Energy for Connecting

Initiative

As a leader and a “connector”, we must be willing to take the first step.

Clarity

It is important to have a plan when you are connecting with someone. It would not be beneficial to you or the other individual if you were not concerned or did not have clarity of mind when trying to connect. It is essential to:

Know Yourself

Know Your Audience

Know Your Stuff

Patience

Connecting requires patience. Sometimes, we want to “cut-to-the-chase”. Instead, we should be willing to listen and understand the other person. This is hard to do…especially if there are other things going on!

Selflessness

This concept ties into patience. We need to be concerned about the other person (not our desires) if we are going to connect. Ever been with someone who only talks about himself? You certainly do not want to be this individual if you are trying to connect!

“Amplifying God’s kingdom starts with an intentional mindset. People will never see God’s love unless you show it. Reaching out and connecting with others requires a sacrifice, but the reward is worth it. Start amplifying God’s kingdom!”

“Amplifying God’s kingdom starts with an intentional mindset. People will never see God’s love unless you show it. Reaching out and connecting with others requires a sacrifice, but the reward is worth it. Start amplifying God’s kingdom!”

It has been awhile since I have posted anything on here. I have been busy with classes and other projects here at college. I have been enjoying it. God has opened up many opportunities for me recently. I had to write a reflective paper for my school in regards to my internship at The Scripps Research Institute in the neuroscience lab. I thought that I would share it here because it gives a small glimpse of what I’ve been up to lately.

It has been awhile since I have posted anything on here. I have been busy with classes and other projects here at college. I have been enjoying it. God has opened up many opportunities for me recently. I had to write a reflective paper for my school in regards to my internship at The Scripps Research Institute in the neuroscience lab. I thought that I would share it here because it gives a small glimpse of what I’ve been up to lately.